Sermons on Rocky:

What Was He Thinking

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 30, 2002

When a cross or trial comes our way we’re often left wondering like Peter, "What was He thinking when He allowed this to come on me?" However, Jesus’ own cross story helps us to see that in the midst of it all, He’s still thinking of you and me.

Pentecost 15 A Matthew 16:21-26 What Was He Thinking? 09/01/02 There’s a television commercial currently running that shows a guy going off a tall waterfall in a kayak. He’s screaming all the way to the bottom as he bounces off rocks along the canyon wall and finishes his plunge into the waters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have A Listening Heart

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 6, 2002

We need to be quiet so we can hear God

WE NEED TO HAVE A LISTENING HEART? So, in your earliest waking moments of the day, consciously start praising God right away, first thing, for good things that He is and for good things that He’s doing. Focus your heart on Jesus as the only One you’re doing things for, as the source ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:29

Denomination: Wesleyan

It Only Takes A Few

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001

Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Revelation Of Jesus Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 3, 2003

We are at the beginning of the twenty first century and it appears that we are emerging from under the ominous threat of nuclear holocaust that marked the cold war.

THE REVELATION OF JESUS We are at the beginning of the twenty first century and it appears that we are emerging from under the ominous threat of nuclear holocaust that marked the cold war. Yet even as some preach that safety and peace is at hand, others warn of new possibilities for global ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Free Indeed

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Oct 29, 2002

Many people feel freedom comes in being free from anything and everything except themselves. Jesus helps us discover that true freedom is found in Him and His Word of Truth.

Reformation Sunday John 8:31-36 Free Indeed 10/27/02 A park ranger by the name of John Elliott was once caught in a blizzard high in the Rocky Mountains. As a result of the storm he became lost. It was only by the grace of God that he eventually saw a cabin and crawling to the door with his last ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

From "Desolate” To "Delight”: The Lord Will Glorify His Church

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 21, 2007

From “Desolate” to “Delight”: The Lord Will Glorify His Church 1) He won’t sit still until it is done. 2) Let us not sit still until it is done.

Have you ever been to a downtown that has seen better days? Where there once were people and activity there is nothing but broken glass and litter. Banks and stores have moved to the suburbs leaving behind grand brick buildings that have become canvass to neighborhood punks and their graffiti. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus 3 Ways

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you see where you are.

INTRO: What type of Christian are you today? If I were to ask your children or your spouse, what would they say? I don’t want anyone to fall under condemnation but it’s important to know where you are to get a starting point. This morning we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Of Peace Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

Peace the fruit of the spirit

“Peace” The Fruit of the Spirit” Part 3 July 13, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams Galatians 5:22 - John 14:26-27 There are some people who have peace with God, (Salvation)as far as relationship but no peace of God in fellowship. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dinosaurs & Bible

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2005

The Dinosaur Question. - The Bible refers to many common animals that we know today. What is interesting is that it has three animals that we no longer recognize. The Dragon, Behemoth & Leviathan

PowerPoint Available + = New Slide > = Transation Dinosaurs & Bible + - ’Intelligent design’ trial in fourth week - - Intelligent design is being promoted in schools across more than 20 states in the US. > Barna public schools should teach creationism (54% vs. 36%). >(59%) favor teaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tlc

Contributed by Don Jones on Apr 22, 2007

The message looks at the Lord’s provision in suffering.

Suffering and TLC 2 Corinthians 1:3 T is for Trials For some reason people actually believe that if you are a believer or even a good person you shouldn’t or won’t experience pain and suffering in this life. From personal experience I can tell you this is not true. Suffering is one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

You're A Divine Masterpiece!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 31, 2006

You’re A Divine Masterpiece! 1) Formed in love; 2) Deformed by sin; 3) Reformed by grace

What’s the most beautiful sculpture you’ve seen? If you’ve been to Florence, Italy, you may have inspected Michelangelo’s David, considered by many to be the world’s best sculpture. I, for one, am partial to the pottery work of Japan. Not far from my parent’s home three hours north of Tokyo is a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Peace

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 8, 2004

1. Many times, "peace" in the OT was describing peace between people ("go in peace") 2. But in the NT, peace was something more, something deeper. There is a peace that is only available to the Christian; peace with/from God.

February 8, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit: Peace Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. The fruit of the Spirit is...Peace! But how can we talk about peace? We are a world at war... war with terrorists... war between Jews and Palestinians... animosity between blacks and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 14:27

Denomination: Nazarene

A Bad Beginning Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 9, 2004

This is the first in a series of messages on the life of Joseph looks at God’s plans for us and the obstacles that always come with them.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt I ¡V A Bad Beginning It was the Spring of 1988 ¡V I was sitting in an elementary school lunchroom ¡V that was converted every Sunday into a place of worship. Pastor Dave Smith was preaching ¡V and honestly I have no idea what the sermon was about. I was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: *other

Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2004

Good sowing is done with confident hope that God will give the harvest! Let us ask the Lord for wisdom, faith and guidance in knowing how to be the best spiritual farmers He wants us to be.

Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming (Mark 4:1-4:22) Illustration: Other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased, and produced. --Mark 4:8 John Chrysostom was one of the most captivating preachers of the early Christian church. However, he recognized that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Hinders Our Prayers?

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 30, 2004

Dr. Jim Dunn relates 10 hindrances to effective prayer in the life of a christian.

What Hinders Our Prayers? Psalm 80:4 1. Failure to come clean with God … Psalm 66:18 Illust. In his book I Surrender, Patrick Morley writes that the church’s integrity problem is in the misconception "that we can add Christ to our lives, but not subtract sin. It is a change in belief without a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 80:4

Denomination: Baptist